Social Networking: Whats good and whats bad?

In our current modern times almost everyone is connected in someway through a social network. So its important to know whats good and whats bad about them.

Pro's:

• Pretty much all social networks are free.
• They allow us to communicate easily to anyone in the world.
• All that is required is an internet connection and an email address.
• You can find out information easily from things such as facebook pages.

Cons:

• People can view your online information.
• Companies have access to your information.
• People can send virus links over social networks.
• People can use phishing scams over social networks.
• There is a risk of cyber bullying.
• Accounts containing private messages can be hacked.